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NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) – Refugees and folks seeking asylum in Kenya now face an ultimatum. Kenya’s Ministry of Interior decrees they must hand over their passports or travel papers by month’s end, under threat of losing refugee status or getting booted out, legally speaking. This order comes on the heels of whispers that certain refugees have been globe-trotting with their native passports, stirring a ruckus about potential trickery and refugee system shenanigans. Refugees have been given 30 days to get with the program,…

"When did that become acceptable?" Barack Obama mused, voicing his concern to a crowd at a Pittsburgh campaign rally. "Why would we just accept that?" What raised eyebrows was Donald Trump's audacious jab at Kamala Harris regarding the federal response to Hurricane Helene, a disaster that wreaked havoc particularly in North Carolina, leaving communities in devastation and sorrow. During a campaign event in pivotal Michigan, Trump asserted, "The Harris-Biden administration claims they lack funds for hurricane relief... They…

In Mogadishu, Saturday saw a noteworthy tête-à-tête at Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi welcomed Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu. They focused on nurturing the diplomatic bonds between their two nations. Ambassador Wang Yu launched into a round of applause for Minister Fiqi's stalwart defense of Somali sovereignty. He pledged China's unwavering backing for Somalia's independence and unity. The ambassador also spotlighted the decade-long presence of China's embassy in Somalia,…

BY - ROBERT WANJALA NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) – In a surprising twist, numerous young Kenyan women, alongside peers from across East and West Africa, have found themselves en route to Russia, enticed by prospects of better employment. Unfortunately, these over 200 individuals ended up assembling armaments amidst the wartime chaos of Russia. The Russian government's struggle with labor shortages amid ongoing conflicts has turned these women's dreams of golden opportunities into sobering realities. They…

 Mogadishu (AX) — In a startling revelation from the Habitable Project, it's been disclosed that the specter of climate change looms large over Somalia, posing a burgeoning threat of displacement through intensified flooding. Released in July 2024, this report spells out a worrying future where flood-induced displacements could swell, moving tens of thousands from their abodes yearly. Climate change, it says, will likely ramp up flood hazards, potentially multiplying the number of displaced Somalis ninefold under bleak…

Somali Senate Gives Deputy PM the Boot for Being AWOL MOGADISHU, Somalia — It's curtains for Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama in the Somali Senate after he got the axe from his Upper House gig due to playing hooky four sessions in a row. Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi disclosed the decision. The ax-laying came after a probe into Jama's steady absence despite him still cashing in his paycheck and perks, which are rolled out on the back of foreign aid. According to Speaker Abdullahi, Article 19 (4) of the Upper…

This past week, Israeli military operations targeted United Nations peacekeeping installations in southern Lebanon, igniting significant worries about the safety of international personnel in the region. According to the UN, while their troops would scale back operations, they weren’t intending to withdraw entirely. The decision of Irish soldiers to stay put at UN post 6-52, even as nearby Israeli forces established a firing position, has been characterized by many Lebanese as a display of “grit and resolve,” as noted by…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a bold move towards fostering international relationships, Taiwan has pledged a whopping $22 million to revamp Hargeisa General Hospital. Additionally, they've thrown in $2 million to aid North Western State of Somalia’s imminent elections, weaving tighter bonds between these two diplomatically unrecognized territories as they ambitiously stride towards global acknowledgment.A landmark pact was inked on Friday, uniting North Western State of Somalia's Health Minister and a Taiwanese envoy in shared…

"Somalia to Ethiopia: 'Bring It On!' as Strains Rise" MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has firmly declared it won't be rattled by Ethiopia's intimidations concerning its contentious deal with North Western State of Somalia. The pact has stirred unrest, yet Somalia maintains its readiness for any move Addis Ababa might make, especially attempts that compromise its military or civilian tranquility. Ethiopia has persistently sidestepped apologies for its actions, which have tested Somalia’s sovereignty. The contentious…

NAIROBI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — On Friday, Kenya Airways announced that starting Oct. 15, they will suspend their flights to and from Mogadishu, the heart of Somalia. This decision comes as the airline grapples with operational hurdles while tweaking its flight network. In a statement made public in Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital, the airline explained that this action would help them concentrate on boosting their route management and enhancing the overall mojo of their operations. "Kenya Airways is firmly devoted to…